Podcasts about drunk ex pastors

With this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we are trying out a new format! In this first of three weekly blocks we focus on culture, and specifically the sexual assault and rape case against English comedian and political commentator Russell Brand. We reflect on the odd nature of the timeline of events leading to the charges being filed, as well as the challenging nature of these types of cases (especially when focused on events from several decades ago.  

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we continue our trip down memory lane, highlighting the movies we have seen that have had a big impact on our lives. We focus on the years 2007 to the present day, chatting about Interstellar, Whiplash, About Time, Midnight in Paris, and lots of others.  

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we continue our trip down memory lane, highlighting the movies we have seen that have had a big impact on our lives. We focus on the years 1998 – 2007, chatting about the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Notebook, Garden State, and lots of others.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we talk about the fact that “fundamentalist” is not an inherently religious posture, but can be applied to politics as well. We discuss the film Emilia Perez, which critics love but audiences don't (presumably because every single one of them is a transphobe). We hear from a caller about his frustration over the mispronunciation of words, and play another voicemail about whether it is closedminded to refuse to listen to Jack Hibbs.

We kick off this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with an update about the health of Jason's mom (or lack thereof), which springboards into a discussion of death and how we cope with it. We talk about the Los Angeles fires and the public's reaction to wealthy people losing their homes, and then discuss the current state of political discourse and its partisan, tribal character. We conclude by reading the manifesto of the CEO shooter Luigi Mangione.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we catch up on some listeners' voicemails. We discuss the issue of campaign promises and whether they reveal candidates' actual intentions, or if they're only generic indicators of their ideology. We talk about the intertwining of democracy and violence, expressing serious suspicion about whether the former is ever possible without the latter. Lastly we explore the relationship of wealth and power (as in, why do the obscenely rich continue to accumulate more and more?).

Drunk Ex-Pastors returns! In this episode we give a few teasers about what the show will look like going forward (greater focus on concrete segments, more frequent but shorter episodes, and so on). We then engage in some post-election analysis as well as personal introspection concerning how best to navigate the next four years (and step one will involve forming opinions about politicians based on how they describe themselves rather than how their enemies do).

In this 500th episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we hear from a listener who suggests that the two reasons someone might leave Christianity are either doctrinal or interpersonal. We then spend the bulk of the show discussing our political differences, including third-party voting, idealism vs. pragmatism, the value of campaign promises, and whether a Harris victory is a true victory for women. Biebers involve unnecessarily over-complicating tech that used to be simple, and scrubber brushes.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we sit down once again with author and journalist Katherine Stewart (with whom we also spoke just before the 2020 election). Katherine is an expert on the issue of Christian Nationalism, and our conversation touched upon topics such as the relationship of religion to power, Christian Nationalism vs. Islamic Extremism, and naturally, Jack Hibbs. Biebers involve logging in to apps and YouTube

We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with a recap of Christian's recent vacay to Asia, from which we springboard to whether it's okay to eat our pets. We discuss the new Max documentary, Wise Guy, about David Chase and The Sopranos, which leads into one of Jason's theories involving Goodfellas and The Godfather. “Pastor Jack's Off” returns, which involves a discussion about whether we're constantly overreacting to 9/11. Biebers involves restaurant tables and electric bills.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we talk a bit about corporate sponsorship of literally everything, and then spend a fair bit of time dissecting the music and mythology of the band Twenty One Pilots, springboarding into issues surrounding power and the resistance to it. We listen to Pastor Jack being off (again), and then share biebers involving Facebook Pages and email responses.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we continue our discussion about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, as well as the reactions on the left and the right and what we know about the shooter so far. We share our theories about what would happen if/when Biden drops out of the race, and then “Pastor Jack's Off” returns. Biebers involve eyesight and notifications.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we talk a bit about Jason's recent visits from his kids, and then banter about the movies and TV we've been watching. We discuss Trump's recent felony convictions, as well as the recall effort against CA's governor Gavin Newsom. We touch on some of the student protest news before “Pastor Jack's Off” returns, and biebers involve unwanted emails and annoying marketing schemes.

We kick off this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with an update about Jason's budding stand-up career, and then puzzle over why everyone hates Teslas so much. We revisit the topic of ethical non-monogamy and hear a caller's views on it, which turns into a discussion of relationships more broadly. “Pastor Jack's Off” returns, and biebers involve the roast of Tom Brady and making plans over text.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we sit down with Kester Brewin and chat about his latest book, God-like: A 500-Year History of Artificial Intelligence in Myths, Machines, Monsters. We discuss the nature of AI, why it should be considered theologically, and what (if anything) we can do to maintain some control over it. We debrief at the end before sharing biebers involving messaging platforms and deodorant.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we get an update as to one of the things Jason has been doing to pass the time. We then discuss the idea that life is to be measured not in days or years but in experiences. “Pastor Jack's Off” returns, and it turns out some stuff happening in the Middle East is relevant to biblical prophecy. Who knew?

We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with our usual banter and a couple stories about Jason's parents, and then we revisit the thorny issue of country music and seek to understand why so many people like music that's just objectively bad. We join Mike Seaver and question the Rapture, and then make fun of Pastor Jack Hibbs and his latest clout-chasing stunt. Biebers involve Search options and Pets.

 We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with a voice mail from a caller insisting that Millennials are, in fact, interesting. We discuss the Navajo Nation's demand that moon exploration is sacrilege and branch out from there to discuss space travel more broadly. We hear from another caller about advanced prehistoric civilizations, and then share biebers involving soap and department stores.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we briefly discuss the new Netflix film, Society of the Snow, which leads into a discussion about cannibalism. We hear from long-time listener Leonard Angelo about the fact that we might be a lot more like our fathers than we realize, and then speak at length about pop music in general and the most recognizable songs in particular. Biebers involve doctors and naughty words.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we hear all the dirty secrets revealed by Christian's recent Dexa Scan (we also learn a bit about bloody pee). We share thoughts about being secretly recorded while screaming at people (auto-attendants and old drivers, respectively). We hear from a listener asking about Anthony Jeselnik's trans jokes, and then discuss the crucial nature of young-earth creationism. Biebers involve public saunas and hospital hallways.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we talk briefly about Ridley Scott's new film, Napoleon, puzzling over the accents used (or lack thereof). We check in with Elon Musk and weigh in on his latest scheme to attract advertisers to X, and then discuss whether we live in a digital simulation and what that even means. Biebers involve parallel parking and birthday wishes.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we hear another amusing story about the way 80 year-olds (attempt to) interact, and then we talk at some length about the state of America's public schools, wondering whether the violence problem is too systemic and ingrained to do much about at this point. “Pastor Jack's Off” returns, and alas! he is wrong again (this time about Israel). Biebers involve Amazon delivery drivers and Facebook Messenger.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we discuss the (rather dubious) discovery of Noah's Ark atop Mount Ararat and what, if anything, that would mean for people's position regarding the Old Testament. We discover that Jared Kushner isn't nearly as much of a moron as we assumed he was, and then delve into the issue of how to live as polite members of an impolite society. “Pastor Jack's Off” returns, and biebers involve bathroom doors and Facebook notifications.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we discuss the status of the Daylight Preservation Act and the joy of colonoscopies, and then hear about some of Nashville's coolest speakeasies. We discover to our surprise that Jared Kushner isn't a babbling idiot, and then lament the death of Matthew Perry so soon after that of his brother, Luke Perry. Biebers involve Twitter, X, and vague assembly instructions.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we spend the bulk of our time discussing (the limited information we have about) the recent allegations against Russell Brand. We also delve into the backlash he has faced, and whether it is fair to rush to judgment given the lack of specifics or charges. We also discuss the topic of minimalism, and “Pastor Jack's Off” returns. Biebers involve copying and pasting.

This somewhat scatterbrained episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors includes some play-by-play pitfalls to avoid as we age, as well as some random thoughts on relationships versus singleness. We tackle the controversial kiss that got some greasy Spaniard fired (and springboard from there to sexual assault), and then share biebers involving Instagram and Audi's metaphors.  

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we tackle such monumental topics as whether marriage ceremonies should use “man and wife” or “husband and wife” (and what about the gays? Seems kind of unfair). We also address the recent government shutdown in the form of Mitch McConnell, and then learn why Zip-Lock technology has run its course. Pastor Jack jacks off again, and we share biebers about computer desks and digital volume controls.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we learn that one of us is still apparently a pastor, calling into question this entire podcast. We discuss pink-eye and the American healthcare system, and then talk about recent legislation allowing children to serve liquor. “Pastor Jack's Off” returns and allows us to weigh in on everything from Catholicism, to Hawaii, to demonic aliens. Biebers involve road work and non-disturbing videos.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we try to flex on one another about who's better at the Wordle until we find out that we're actually pretty even. We discuss psychedelics and a couple recent experiences in particular, and then talk about the new film, Oppenheimer, wondering aloud how much propaganda is mingled in with the otherwise Oscar-worthy storytelling. No biebers this week!

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we weigh in on the writers' strike in Hollywood (and give props to the actors for joining them). We talk about the soldier who defected to North Korea, and then revisit our “Where's the Lie?” segment in order to help men save money. “Pastor Jack's Off” returns with a warning that he himself has never heeded, and biebers involve stoplights and insurance companies.  

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we hear from a YouTuber who wonders aloud whether Americans' overall sloppiness and disregard of style is a symptom of a greater problem. We then revisit “Pastor Jack's Off” and learn about how everyone except Republicans want the earth's population dead.

After an initial false start, we begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with a discussion of the new TV series, Silo. We talk about the recent implosion of the Titan submersible, and focus on whether we should have compassion for those who died on the expedition. We discuss the new rules for Best Picture nominees at the Oscars, and conclude with biebers involving pronunciation and traffic.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we touch upon the death of televangelist Pat Robertson (and whether it's okay to celebrate such deaths). An unanswered Jeopardy question leaves us wondering how godless we've become, and then we discuss the Trump indictment. “Pastor Jack's Off” returns, prompting a conversation about the so-called 1000-year reign of Christ, and biebers involve doctors and something else we can't remember right now.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we discuss the recent verdict in the Trump sexual assault case. We talk about the Netflix show, Shrinking, and then share some of the downsides of being an “old soul.” We consider how accountable groups like the Proud Boys should be given how lied-to they are, and then share biebers involving exercise and key fobs.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we discuss amazing lyricists who can't sing very well. We then shoot the shit about a bunch of stuff that we can't remember because we recorded this a whole two days ago. Christian updates us about a new show, “Jury Duty,” and then we hear Jack Hibbs stammer like an idiot in “Pastor Jack's Off” (apparently his end-times views are too complex even for Satan to grasp). Biebers involve Spotify and indoor climate changes.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we hear from an old favorite, whose voicemail makes it clear that Jason's taste in movies sucks and that Orientals aren't that bad. We discuss the indictment of former president Donald Trump, highlighting both the hypocrisy of the criminal justice system as well as how seeing him go to prison would make the hypocrisy worthwhile. “Pastor Jack's Off” returns, and we then share biebers involving wall art and dishonest political discourse.

This episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors begins with a debrief about our (failed) attempt to watch the Oscar-winning film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (Jason tried. He really did). We discuss the proposed ban of TikTok, wondering aloud whether the supposed enemy is China or freedom of expression. “Pastor Jack's Off” makes its return, and biebers involve wrinkles and notifications.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we discuss Jesus Revolution, the brand new film about the origins of our former church, Calvary Chapel. We talk about what we think they got right, what they left out, and whether any of it matters. We force ourselves to listen to more Jack Hibbs for our segment “Pastor Jack's Off,” and then share biebers involving water pressure and online shopping carts.

We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with an unplanned disagreement about who the world's most famous person is (and no, neither of us said “the Pope,” although that's probably a better answer than what we came up with). We hear from a caller asking about whether suicide is always a bad thing, and then discuss the issue of “rapture trauma.” Our new segment, “Pastor Jack's Off” returns, and then we share biebers involving boldness and marketing.

We kick off this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors by discussing the films of Baz Luhrmann (and the new Elvis one in particular). We look back on the hilarious Jeffrey Toobin masturbatory episode, and then discuss the issue of “Rapture Anxiety,” wondering aloud how bad we should feel for people who believe in stupid shit without evidence. We coin a term for a new segment, “Pastor Jack's Off,” during which we listen to and make fun of Pastor Jack Hibbs. Biebers involve award shows and Hollywood nepotism?

We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors talking about how weirdly enigmatic Jim Carrey has become. We talk about Christmas gifts and snowmobiling (which is a thing people do for some reason that Jason cannot fathom). We discuss the second season of The White Lotus, and then spend the remainder of the show listening to and making fun of “Pastor” Jack Hibbs. No biebers this week!

We begin this episode of Drunk EX-Pastors discussing Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon. We then turn our attention to Herschel Walker, who's some ex-sportsball who wants to be a politician. We talk about a recent poll's findings on the supposed decline of Christianity among Americans, as well as the idea of America as a theocracy. After talking briefly about parenthood, we share biebers involving special effects and Microsoft Word.

We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors by discussing the recent findings from the James Webb telescope, springboarding to the idea that there is virtue in agnosticism rather than in smug certainty. Then we return to the book “4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals.” We discuss issues such as finding joy in the mundane and everyday tasks of life, whether “getting ahead of ourselves” is a good or bad thing, and why so many pursuits don't seem legit if they're not profitable monetarily. Biebers involve surveys and slow morons.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we discuss the book “4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals,” wondering aloud whether the final third of our lives is preferable to the first two-thirds due to the fact that we're not complete morons anymore. We discuss whether the FBI's raid of Mar-a-Lago was justified, and then end with a bieber involving annoying advertising tactics.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we discuss the new Top Gun film, after which we turn our attention to what by now is like 10 mass shootings ago. We wrestle with the issue of survivor's guilt, and then try to explain the Internet to an hypothetical person from the ‘80s. We hear an argument for why we're living in a computerized simulation, and then address a common pro-choice argument. Biebers involve eyewear and streaming services.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we (and one of us in particular) voices significant frustration at the fact that house cleaners insist on touching and moving everything you own. We discuss the looming collapse of the American Empire, and then discuss Roe v. Wade, and specifically whether any of the popular arguments for abortion actually work (and whether that even matters). Biebers involve tuna cans and mouthy restaurant patrons.     

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we hear from a listener who calls into question a very common (but apparently meaningless) phrase, after which we hear why Christian should not play the stock market. We weigh in on the potential overturning of Roe V. Wade. We discuss whether there's a difference between making college free and canceling student debt, and then share biebers involving receipt paper and key fobs.    

We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors with yet another story about Christian losing consciousness, after which we briefly weigh in on the issue of doping in sports. We touch on the new Apple TV+ series, Severance, and then play a voicemail about the end times. We hear from another listener regarding the war in Ukraine, and then spend the entire second half of the show arguing about it. Biebers involve airline seats and clutter.

We begin this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors by discussing whether pop music from 20 years ago can still pass as new today. We answer a listener's question about the relationship between hard work and success, and then briefly weigh in on another listener's thoughts about a supposed “afterlife” with no suffering or challenges. And then to lighten things up a bit we end the show by discussing nuclear war. Biebers involve typos and Pandora.

In this episode of Drunk Ex-Pastors we spend some time discussing recent Superbowl Halftime show, breaking down why white Boomers are so scandalized by what they saw (cough*racists*cough. We talk about the way COVID has transformed the way we work (and the way we think about work), which leads into a conversation about the balance between busy-ness and idleness. Biebers involve masks and online ordering.